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KMID : 0858820070240020093
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2007 Volume.24 No. 2 p.93 ~ p.109
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Effects of experience based menstrual education program on menstrual attitude and menstrual discomfort
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Jun Jung-Hee
Lee Hae-Jung
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of experience based menstrual education program on menstrual attitude and menstrual discomfort among female elementary students.
Methods: Non-equivalent control group, pre-post test design was utilized for the study. The participants in the study were 122 female elementary students in P city. They were assigned into 2 groups: The experimental group of 62 and the control group of 60. The experience based education program consisted of 5 sessions with 40 minute length. For control group, no treatment was provided during the period. Post-tests were conducted just after the following menstrual period for both experimental and control groups. The data was analyzed using SPSS WIN 12.0 program. The t-tests were used to answer the research questions.
Results: There were significant differences in menstrual attitude and menstrual discomfort between experimental and control groups, The students who participated in the program reported more positive attitude to the menstruation and less discomfort during menstrual period than the students who did not participate in the program.
Conclusions: Experience based education had a positive influence on menstrual attitude and menstrual discomfort among female elementary students. Further application of the program would be beneficial for the female elementary students. Future research to standardize the program to the broader population is warranted.
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KEYWORD
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Experience based education program, Menstrual attitude, Menstrual discomfort
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